TORONTO -- Auston Matthews scored for the fourth straight game and had an assist for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 5-3 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Arena on Monday. The goal was Matthews’ eighth in nine games since his return after missing the previous six because of an upper-body injury.

The hot streak comes at at perfect time for Matthews and the United States. The center, who grew up in Arizona, will join Team United States for the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal and Boston from Feb. 12-20 and begin play against Team Finland at Bell Centre on Feb. 13 (8 p.m. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, SN, TVAS).

"I didn't see any other option. The puck was rolling. It was the beginning of the period so the tape was fresh. I know, I almost had it," the Maple Leafs' captain said following their 5-3 win over the Lightning.

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has touched on one aspect of William Nylander's game that he admires, even though some might view it negatively. The Toronto Maple Leafs have claimed another thrilling victory,

The Toronto Maple Leafs dynamo has been wearing a delightful gold chain during games—and the rest of the hockey world should follow suit.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews shared his thoughts on William Nylander's breakaway skills after the team's 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has four goals in his last three games and nine goals in his last ten matchups versus the Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning star winger Nikita Kucherov, minus-3 on the night, was trying to make a pass at the Toronto blue line, but his turnover led to a breakaway for William Nylander that he buried for his 28th goal of the season and a 2-0 Toronto lead.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews opened up about his unexpected Michigan shot attempt during the Leafs' 5-3 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night.

There was an abundance of star talent on the ice Monday, and the Toronto Maple Leafs’ best players rose to the occasion in a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Matthew Knies had two goals and an assist and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Monday night.

Matthew Knies had two goals and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs held on late to down the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Monday night.